What is the proper ettiquette if someone comes into my home wearing a cross necklace and i dont allow that in my house cause my house is an atheism environment only. How do i enforce the rules of my house classily yet authoratarianly at the same time?
2006-07-09 10:27:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If you walked into the home of someone who was Christian, would they expect you to wear a cross? Freedom of religion and freedom from religion are both covered in this country. Live and let live. They aren't trying to convert you; they are expressing their beliefs as you should feel free to do without imposition by another.
2006-07-09 10:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're that stuck on it being an atheism environment only, why would you allow anyone with any religious beliefs at all into your home? I'm a Christian and if I know someone is an atheist they're more than welcome in my home. I would try not to mention anything religious to them. I'm respectful of others beliefs and you should be too. Just because you're an atheist doesn't mean that you have to show bad manners. If these people aren't preaching religion to you, I'd let them wear whatever symbols they want.
2006-07-15 10:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by Garfield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you said anything at all to that person I don't believe you would be in the right. Everyone has freedom of religion. If you went to dinner at someones house and they said grace before eating would you bring up the issue of atheism or would you simply be polite and leave them with their beliefs? Remember, you are out numbered, not them.
2006-07-09 17:34:00 · answer #3 · answered by Bogie Boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if someone is a guest in your home you should be a gracious host(ess) and not say anything about a cross on their neck. It is on his/her body - not yours. If he/she is trying to preach the Bible to you or put a cross up in your house, that is completely different. The wearing of a cross on one's person is no indicator that you are expected to convert. It is that person's own expression of his/her own beliefs. There is nothing wrong with a religous person going to an atheist's home with a cross on their neck. If you have a problem with it, then you shouldn't even be friendly with religious people.
2006-07-09 17:34:35 · answer #4 · answered by ami 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a cry for help! You need Jesus! Jesus saves! Just ask Him and He will come into your heart to dwell! Then, you'll be the one who wants to shine for Christ and you will willingly put the cross around your neck!
Some people (Madonna for example) have been known to wear the cross as a fashion statement. If I were to wear a cross, it would mean more than a fashion statement! Jesus is in my heart, though. I don't necessarily wear him around my neck.
2006-07-09 17:52:46 · answer #5 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really , what are you afraid of? You are offended by person wearing a cross.?You must not have all you wits about you..What do you do when you drive by a church?Or do you detour?This country has Freedom of religion,you can believe or not,that your choice.But i had it, with sticking you nose into our business. If i want to pray i will,my freedom,my choice.You have are trying to take religion out of our lives, country,schools.The separation of CHURCH and STATE is,plain to see: THE STATE HAS NO RIGHTS TO TELL YOU WHAT RELIGION YOU CAN HAVE OR HAVE NOT..That the difference,your freedom of choice.IF you do not believe in God, why do care if other do?:It is really none of your business,same as your is none mine .Until you start stepping on my toes,pushing God out the door of our country..Who gave you that right? Satin..oh, you don't believe in Devil, Satin either then.
2006-07-09 18:20:15 · answer #6 · answered by ocbeachmama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ideally mention it when they first enter the door. Simply say something like, My home is an atheistic environment and I do not want religious symbols in it. Please remove your cross.
If they persist, ask them to leave.
Just the same as if someone were wearing a T-shirt that says, "I love Satan," if content is offensive to you, you have the right to insist that it not enter your home.
2006-07-09 17:32:52 · answer #7 · answered by Maureen F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The proper ettiquette is to allow them to wear whatever religious accessories that they want to.
Unless they are putting them around your neck while you're eating, it is not your place to tell them what to wear.
An atheist could walk into a Christian church if they wanted to, and no one would tell you to wear a cross necklace.
Get over yourself.
2006-07-09 17:36:25 · answer #8 · answered by doubled254 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You tell them the truth. Nicely. Explain it's not personal but you are trying to maintain standards for your home that you strongly believe in. They then have the option of removing the cross or leaving.
If it were me, I would leave. Actually I doubt we would have become friends in the first place.
2006-07-09 17:33:01 · answer #9 · answered by GregW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you really against religion to the point that you will deny someone the right to show off their own beliefs?
2006-07-09 17:42:02 · answer #10 · answered by J Bents 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋